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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.60, 25,934.40 and 15,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.60, 25,934.40 and 15,410.40 is: 23,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.60 : 25,934.40 = 15,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.60/25,934.40 = 15,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.60x = 25,934.40 × 15,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.60x = 399,659,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,659,477.76/17,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,115.60

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